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ATTENTION ALL CALLERS AND MUSICIANS!!! We will be having our first ever community band and caller dance on Sunday, 2 June! Whether you are an old hand or are looking to get some experience, we hope you will join us. Callers contact Tamara McGovern  ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ); musicians contact David White ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) for more info.
 
   

Saturday, May 18 - Contra at River Falls Lodge:  Calling this evening by CHARLOTTE CRITTENDEN with the "old time American music" of CROOKED PINE [Craig Bannerman, Frank McConnell, Marion Boatwright]. Beginner instruction period starts at 7:30. Dancing begins at 8 pm, lasting until 11pm.

Friday, May 24 - CityDance at Landmark Hall: Our monthly CityDance will feature the "Celtic and Old-Time Music" by SKEEZIKS [Alan Dillman, Joel McConnell, Terry Maluk, Wes Maluk] with calling provided by the CALLERS COLLECTIVE. Beginner instruction period starts at 7:30, then dancing from 8 until 11 pm.

Saturday, May 25 - Contra at River Falls Lodge:  Calling this evening by LAURIE FISHER with the music of WOLF MOON STRING BAND [Lucy Allen, Marshall Goers, Terry Maluk, Wes Maluk]. Beginner instruction period starts at 7:30, then dancing from 8 until 11 pm.

Saturday, June 1 - River Falls Lodge: Beginner class 7:30, Dancing 8-10 pm BAND: UNCLE FARMER [Ben Schreiber, Mike Sokolovsky]                                     CALLER: TAVI MERRILL

Sunday, June 2 - River Falls Lodge: Waltz 1:30, Contra Dancing 2-5 pm         BAND: COMMUNITY BAND                                                                        CALLER: OPEN MIC                                                                                          Musicians may contact David White ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) for info.  Callers should contact Tamara McGovern ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) for info or to be scheduled.

Friday, June 7 -  ADVANCED DANCE at River Falls Lodge: Dancing 8-10 pm BAND: BOYS OF BUNCOMBE [Steve Trismen, Steve Burnside, Larry Dolamire]   CALLER: KRISTIN SIEBERT                                                                                  This is an advanced Contra Dance.  Experienced dancers only, please.

     

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Admission to regular dances:  Ages 14-17 - $5,  18 and above - $8

Are you a beginner? We strongly encourage you to attend our FREE beginner classes before every dance. Class starts at 7:30 - learn new steps, or just refresh what you know!

Check out our potluck dinner! We will periodically host potlucks before other special events, but will announce them ahead of time, so stay posted and/ or sign up to receive notification through the Yahoo Groups email updates.

     
Consider serving a term (or two) on our board. Harvest Moon Folk Society is always looking for a few good folks who would help give back to the contra dancing community. More information from any board member, or at the entry desk at any RFL dance.
 
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